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The worst late-night snacks for your health (and what to swap them with)
Late-night snacks often lead to blood sugar spikes, crashes and adrenaline responses.
Eating cheese and open fires among 25 things linked to longer life
Where you live and what you eat are surprising influencers with regard to life expectancy.
How much vitamin C do you actually need?
From kiwifruit to broccoli, these are the top 10 foods to boost your intake.
The health benefits of honey – and how to spot the fake stuff
Is honey healthier than sugar? Is expensive better? Here's what the experts say.
Opinion: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle Gibson
OPINION: Her story is only the tip of the iceberg of influencers exploiting health trends.
Happy endings: Why orgasms are good for your health
The science of satisfaction – and what you can do if you’re not quite getting there.
The seven health benefits of apples
An apple a day could indeed keep the doctor away. Here’s why, and the best apples to buy.
Simple heart-healthy foods you can find at the supermarket
With just a few food swaps, you can make your favourite meals more heart-friendly.
The 10 ultra-processed foods to never buy again
Experts recommend which UPFs should be struck off the shopping list for good.
Opinion: Dating your own grave - how dating apps can make you feel worse about yourself
OPINION: Is online dating too good to be true? The latest research suggests so.
Dry January is over - here’s how to (healthily) have a drink again
You don't need to have gone cold turkey over January to adopt these good drinking habits.
Why am I always tired after work? Experts say they have the answer
Can't get off the couch after work? You're not alone, and there's a legitimate reason why.
Cycle syncing travel plans: Helpful tactic or waste of time?
We ask experts about the benefits of factoring their period into their plans.
Nit good at all: Head lice frustrations driving rise in risky treatments
Parents are resorting to using kerosene, fly spray and flea treatment to get rid of nits.
The best food combinations to boost your gut health
A nutritionist runs through all the food pairings that benefit your microbiome.
Kiwi period care brand AWWA acquired by North American giant
Somedays is the North American leader in natural period pain relief products.
The unloved root vegetable that improves your gut health
It’s time to put this much-maligned vegetable on the menu.
‘Life-saver’: Women praise Kmart’s budget-friendly duplicate of $170 item
The cheap gadget is quickly becoming a must-have for those dealing with period pain.
Cancer-fighting fibre essentials: Why your diet needs more than just protein
Fibre, unlike oh-so-popular protein, is the unsung hero of the modern diet.
Full-fat, trim or oat: What milk really is good for you?
From boosting mood to protecting bones, how does milk stack up against the alternatives?
The centuries-old, incredibly male quest to live forever
New York Times: Despite historical failures, the pursuit of a longer life continues.
I was drinking 28 litres of fizzy drinks per week – this is why I quit
OPINION: She'd drink up to 14 large bottles a week. So what made her break the habit?
‘Clubbing necessity’: How Gen Z music lovers are making earplugs cool
Hearing loss affects one in six Kiwis - and it's expected one in four will suffer by 2050.
What happens to your health if you stop having sex?
Could not having sex be good for you or is it harmful to your overall wellbeing?
What giving up bread really does for your health
She ditched bread for a health reset. But can she give it up for good?
Eight myths about breakfast that scientists want to bust
Many of us have given up on breakfast – but it’s time to reconsider.